John David Booty News

Safety Tyrell Johnson, the Vikings' second-round selection and the team's top pick in the April draft, is near an agreement on a multiyear contract, and indications are it could be completed early today.

Phoebus quarterback Tajh Boyd hopes to prove his worth at the Elite 11. By DAVE JOHNSON 247-4649 5:47 PM EDT, July 15, 2008 He's already chosen a college, so there's no pressing need to sell himself.

Dodds loves The Ohio State Dodds loves The Ohio State + Dodds loves The Ohio State - I am sorry that Ohio St plays in the easy road to hoe Big Ten. via CBS SportsLine

“We've got two super-awesome offensive linemen, a great quarterback in Sam Bradford and a good runner in DeMarco Murray. We should score lots of points.”

The one bothersome element in the 2008 preseason college football polls you'll see in various outlets is the inclusion of schedule strength. via Chattanooga Times Free Press

No news is good news during spring practice, when coaches pray their players stay healthy on the field and steer clear of trouble off it. via ESPN

“His role will define itself. He's played big-time football so he's been in some of those arenas. He's got a nice throwing motion and we'll see if we can get him some snaps in a few preseason games.”

Kyle Wright's phone finally started to ring on the second day of the NFL draft last month. via Minneapolis Star Tribune

After sustaining an injury to his middle finger last season against Stanford, USC quarterback John David Booty was all but forgotten in last weekend's NFL Draft getting selected in the fifth round by the ... via Paradise Post

“We had everything except the Silver Bullet train pulling up and pouring beer for the guys”

Pro Day at Southern California had become quite a spectacle by the time Reggie Bush, Matt Leinart, et al. via Star Tribune

“I'm just excited that they're excited to have me”

Matthew Slater went to UCLA as a wide receiver but never caught a pass. He was moved to cornerback, but played in just two games at that position. via Orange Co. Register

Draft footage of USC first-rounders: Ellis, Rivers, Baker and Jackson USC had a phenomenal draft. via TrojanWire

Several high-profile college quarterbacks, including USC's John David Booty and Hawaii's record-setting Colt Brennan, highlighted the nearly 200 players taken in the second day of the 2008 NFL Draft. via KEYE-TV Austin

It was a boring weekend for the Minnesota Vikings until the 5th round of the NFL draft. via KARE-TV Minneapolis

The Trojans had another three players selected in the second round : San Francisco took OG Chilo Rachal 39th, Washington Redskins took TE Fred Davis 48th, and the New York Giants closed out the round by ... via Lex icon

“I just think we have more guys who stayed that could have left and made the most of it”

Two years ago, USC's draft class was called a"perfect storm," by one agent, with a seeming unprecedented amount of talent to cause more than 3,000 fans to show up for their NFL workouts. via Daily Breeze

“Obviously, we're in a fertile area.”

The Miami Hurricanes have had 136 players drafted, including 41 first-round picks since 1988. via USA Today

“Did he force some throws? Absolutely”

Potential franchise quarterback Matt Ryan is speaking with confidence about his collegiate achievements and new challenges awaiting him in the NFL when a blank look suddenly covers his face. via USA Today

Notable offensive players in the NFL draft, grouped by projected NFL positions. Position Outlook: There's no golden boy for everyone to drool over this year, but lots of teams will be hoping to unearth their ... via Lakeland Ledger

“When I got it, they sent it out to all the other 55s and let them know a new person was going to be wearing it, because it hadn't been worn in a few years.”

In the weeks leading up to the 2008 NFL Draft , BR.com will offer a look into the top prospects by position. via Baltimore Ravens

“He's in the weight room, he's on the field watching you work”

Tony Sparano will be pleased that the Dolphins will likely get to chalk up another W in the win column tonight because Jason Taylor's performance on Dancing With The Stars was solid. via Miami Dolphins

“Until someone tells me differently.”

When the USC football team takes the field Aug. 30 to open the 2008 season, who will be the Trojans' starting quarterback? Now midway through spring drills with the answer still seemingly in doubt, reporter Dan ... via The Press-Enterprise